Confused, police took a closer look inside the woman's tote to find that a gorgeous six-month-old koala joey snuggled up within.

Definitely not a wallet.

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The woman advised police that she happened upon the orphaned animal the previous evening and had taken it into her own care — something wild animal welfare agency, the RSPCA, strongly advises people against.

According to a Queensland Police statement, little cutie was given a check-up by an RSPCA officer and is said to be in good health, if a little dehydrated.

A spokesperson for RSPCA Queensland Michael Beatty said the joey, temporarily named 'Alfred' was placed on fluids and has been taken to a qualified carer.

Will touch type for Eucalyptus leaves.

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Beatty said "the RSPCA is urging anyone who finds a koala not to attempt to handle it. Often the animal may have no obvious signs of injury but it can have internal injuries that need immediate attention."

Alfred was placed in the care of the RSPCA.

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Koalas are protected under the Nature Conservation Act. A state plan which has been in effect since Oct. 2006 to prevent a decline in the local koala population and to encourage breeding and species recovery.